In recent years, the growing importance of data security and privacy and regulatory compliance has driven many companies and organizations to seek highly regulated cloud solutions that respect data sovereignty.
In response to this growing demand, Amazon Web Services is about to launch theAWS European Sovereign Cloud, an initiative that promises to provide European customers, especially in highly regulated industries and in the Public Administration, the flexibility to meet the ever-changing challenges in the world of data security and privacy in the European Union.
What is the AWS European Sovereign Cloud?
AWS European Sovereign Cloud is a new independent Cloud platform designed specifically to meet the needs of organizations operating in Europe. This platform will enable clients to store all the metadata they generate within the European Union, ensuring greater security and compliance with European data protection regulations.
A crucial aspect of this initiative is that only EU-resident employees of AWS, who are physically located in the EU, will have complete control over the operations and support of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. This ensures local and direct management, which benefits safety and regulatory compliance.
Who is in favor of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud?
The AWS European Sovereign Cloud has already received broad support from key organizations and institutions in Europe. Among those who have welcomed this initiative are theGerman Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), the Federal Ministry of the Interior and the German Community (BMI), the German Federal Ministry of Digital Transport, the Finnish Ministry of Finance, l‘National Agency for Cyber and Information Security (NÚKIB) in the Czech Republic., the National directorate for cybersecurity of Romania, as well as major companies and corporations such as SAP, Dedalus, Deutsche Telekom, O2 Telefónica in Germany, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Raisin, Scalable Capital, de Volksbank, Telia Company, Accenture, AlmavivA, Deloitte, Eviden, Materna, and the msg group.
Max Peterson, Vice President of Sovereign Cloud stated: ” AWS European Sovereign Cloud reinforces our commitment to offering AWS customers the most advanced set of sovereignty controls, privacy safeguards, and security features available in the cloud. For more than a decade, we have been working with governments and regulators across Europe to understand and meet the evolving needs in cybersecurity, data privacy and localization, and more recently, digital sovereignty. With this new offering, customers and partners across Europe will have more choices to achieve the operational independence they need, without compromising the broader and deeper cloud services that millions of customers already know and use today.”
What technology is behind the AWS European Sovereign Cloud?
The AWS European Sovereign Cloud is based on more than a decade of AWS experience in operating independent clouds for the most critical and restrictive workloads. Customers needing specific solutions for data isolation and EU residency will have several options available to them, including the use of
AWS Outposts
o AWS Dedicated Local Zones to deploy the AWS European Sovereign Cloud infrastructure in the locations of their choice. AWS Outposts are fully managed solutions that offer AWS infrastructure and services on-premises or at edge locations, providing a consistent hybrid experience. These solutions are designed for workloads that require on-premises data storage due to latency, data processing, and data residency requirements.
Where will the AWS European Sovereign Cloud be available?
The AWS European Sovereign Cloud will launch with its first AWS region in Germany, but will be accessible to all European customers.
In an era when data security and privacy is paramount, theAWS European Sovereign Cloud offers a cutting-edge solution for European organizations, providing them with the flexibility and security they need. With the support of major government agencies and companies, this new service promises to revolutionize the way European organizations manage their sensitive data in the Cloud.